Awarded contract

NP35925 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines

Details

Value
£82,305,880
Topic
Pharmaceutical products
Published
6 May 2025

Tender description

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. The Goods have been split into nineteen (19) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice. Lot 2: Epoprostenol Powder and Solvent (pH 12) for Solution for Infusion Vials Supply of Epoprostenol 500mcg and 1.5mg powder and solvent (pH12) for solution for infusion vials to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement for the Lot and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 19: All Other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines Supply of All Other Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicines to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. Each product line will be treated as an individual Lot. The Authority intends awarding each product line to a single Framework Participant. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 3: Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-Filled Syringes Supply of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pre-filled syringes to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 5: Enoxaparin Sodium Injection Supply of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 7: Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified-Release (M/R) Capsules and Tablets Supply of Isosorbide Mononitrate Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 8: Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified-Release (M/R) Capsules and Tablets Supply of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 9: Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified-Release (M/R) Capsules and Tablets Supply of Verapamil Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 10: Nifedipine Modified-Release (M/R) Capsules and Tablets Supply of Nifedipine Modified Release Capsules and Tablets to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 12: Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers Supply of Branded and Branded Generic Inhalers to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi-supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 13: Iloprost Medicines Supply of Iloprost Solutions for Infusion and Nebuliser solutions to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding each product line as a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 14: Dalteparin Injections Supply of Dalteparin Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 15: Tinzaparin Sodium Injections Supply of Tinzaparin Sodium Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier unranked framework agreement on a lot basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 16: Icatibant Solution for Injection Supply of Icatibant Solution for Injection to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier ranked Framework Agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 17: Treprostinil Injection Supply of Treprostinil Injection to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding an unranked multi supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT. Lot 18: Direct Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) Supply of Direct Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) to NHS Scotland in a range of presentations. The Authority intends awarding a multi supplier ranked Framework Agreement on a line by line basis and it is envisaged a maximum of 6 Framework Participants will be awarded per line. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date7 April 2025
  2. Completed: Award published6 May 2025
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About the buyer

NHS National Services Scotland is a national healthcare body serving NHS Scotland, and its National Procurement arm is Scotland's largest procurement organisation. Tenders are advertised on Public Contracts Scotland under the buyer name Common Services Agency. Suppliers apply for those tenders to get onto a national framework. Each contract record on the register names the framework, its dates, the winning suppliers and the National Procurement contract owner. The National Distribution Service then delivers stock to hospital wards and community centres across NHS Scotland. Innovative products can be submitted through an online innovation portal.

UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.

Over the past 5 years, most of NHS National Services Scotland's contract awards have been in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, IT services and transport equipment.

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  • 33600000 · Pharmaceutical products

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